YEARLY HIGH
8.7471 SBD
YEARLY LOW
8.2650 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4235 SBD

2024 BMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 8.7471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 8.2650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4821 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4208 to the December average rate of 8.3793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.7471 was up 2.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.4965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,736 SBD
2023 Average 41,730 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 41,325 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,410.54 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.5029
8.2895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4610, compared to 8.3860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.3432 SBD (High: 8.7471 / Low: 8.4040). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 SBD (High: 8.5120 / Low: 8.4752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3432
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1388 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 8.4660) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.2295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2365 (+2.87%).

2024 Avg (March) 8.4660
2023 Avg (March) 8.2295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4537 8.3511 8.4208
February 8.5113 8.4047 8.4532
March 8.7471 8.4040 8.4660
April 8.5476 8.4402 8.4789
May 8.5120 8.4752 8.4851
June 8.4896 8.4394 8.4617
July 8.4759 8.4047 8.4495
August 8.5484 8.4040 8.4791
September 8.4759 8.2924 8.3404
October 8.3511 8.2650 8.3073
November 8.3906 8.2993 8.3607
December 8.3836 8.3346 8.3793